BLACKSTONE VALLEY PREP ELEMENT

Blackstone Valley Prep Element is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy school district, located in Lincoln, RI with about 167 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Blackstone Valley Prep Element has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Elementary is a high-performing tuition-free public charter school located in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Serving students in grades K-4, the school is part of the broader Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy network, which aims to provide high-quality educational opportunities to students from diverse communities. The school is known for its rigorous academic curriculum and a strong focus on cultivating a "college-bound" culture from an early age, ensuring that students are well-prepared for long-term academic success.

Beyond its academic focus, BVP Elementary is distinguished by its emphasis on character development and community. The school promotes a set of core values often referred to as "PRIDE" (Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, and Enthusiasm), which are woven into the daily classroom experience to foster a supportive and disciplined learning environment. By combining data-driven instruction with a structured school climate, Blackstone Valley Prep strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide its students with the skills necessary to excel in middle school, high school, and beyond.

For more information, contact Blackstone Valley Prep Element at (401) 475-2680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.